Inclusive Education Senior Practice Advisor

Department of Education; Mildura; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Education is seeking an Inclusive Education Senior Practice Advisor on a fixed-term, part-time basis (0.4 FTE) from 2 November 2026 to 31 December 2027. The role can be based in Greensborough, Coburg, Bendigo, Mildura or Swan Hill offices.

Working within the Disability Inclusion Branch, you will champion inclusive education, provide expert policy and program advice, and coordinate professional learning, including the Inclusive Classrooms program.

Qualifications

• Collaborates with regional staff and schools to support inclusive education.
• Advises on policy and program delivery for inclusive education.
• Supports delivery of professional learning programs such as Inclusive Classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Build schools' awareness of Inclusive Education resources and supports.
• Upskill regional staff in tier 1/tier 2 inclusive practices.
• Coordinate Inclusive Classrooms courses and related professional learning.

Skills

Collaboration

Policy advice

Professional learning delivery

Job description

This is a fixed term, part time (0.4 FTE) opportunity commencing from 2nd November 2026 to the 31st December 2027. This position can be situated in either the Greensborough, Coburg, Bendigo, Mildura or Swan Hill office.

About this role

The Inclusive Education Senior Practice Advisor will work collaboratively to understand the needs of schools across the region with regard to inclusive practices and will subsequently develop, improve, coordinate facilitation and promote participation in inclusive education professional learning including the Inclusive Classrooms professional learning program. Further, the Inclusive Education Senior Practice Advisor will champion the Inclusive Education agenda across the region through the provision of expert policy and program advice to schools and regional staff, with a focus on improving universal tier 1 and targeted tier 2 practices.

Travel for the purpose of meetings and the delivery of professional learning and support to area and school staff is an expectation of this position.

Working as part of the Disability Inclusion Branch, and in close collaboration with regional staff (including, but not limited to Area and Divisional staff, Inclusion Outreach Coaches and Senior Disability Inclusion Advisor) the Inclusive Education Coachwill focus on:

• Building schools' awareness of and ability to navigate and utilise Inclusive Education resources and supports
• Capability building of regional staff related to effective tier 1/tier 2 inclusive practices (supporting their ability to connect schools with the right supports at the right time
• Support coordination of the Inclusive Classrooms courses and the broader suite of related professional learning (in close partnership with area based colleagues.)

About us

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offer central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Michelle Huggan, Disability Inclusion Manager NWVR via 0436 618 *** or ***************@education.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday 13th October 2026.